Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has described recent verdict of the appeal court as a temporary setback in the State.

Nigeria Tribune recalled that on Thursday, a three-judge appellate court panel declared the Zamfara governorship election inconclusive.

The court ordered a rerun in three local government areas of Zamfara state that included Maradun, Birnin-Magaji and Bukkuyum in the State.

In a statement on Friday by Governor Dauda Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Governor Dauda Lawal was elected due to dissatisfaction with the status quo in Zamfara.

According to him, the outcome of the governorship election on March 18 accurately represented the people’s yearning for a shift towards positive development and progress.

He said: “The ruling by the Appeal Court is a temporary setback. However, I remain optimistic that the collective decision of the people will ultimately prevail.

“We will emerge victorious. Our unwavering determination and steadfast commitment leave no room for doubt or fear.

“We faced numerous challenges on the road to victory in the last election. But let me assure our people that we are fully committed to going to great lengths to retain this widely acclaimed mandate.

“I want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm. Our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict. We will follow through with the necessary actions to achieve a just outcome.” (Nigerian Tribune)